Pakistan players’ participation in NPL in doubt
Summary
Pakistan players’ participation in the Nepal Premier League remains uncertain as the Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly delayed no-objection certificates for several registered cricketers. The issue has raised concern among Nepali franchises ahead of the tournament’s start in Kathmandu on Monday.
Key Points
- Pakistan's participation in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League is uncertain because of reported delays in no-objection certificates from the Pakistan Cricket Board.
- Some Pakistani players, including Sahibzada Farhan and Hussain Talat, have already arrived in Nepal, while others are waiting for clearance.
- Franchises fear the delay could affect teams that recruited players such as Haider Ali, Hunain Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Ali and Usama Mir.
- Cricket Association of Nepal officials say they cannot directly intervene and are hoping the PCB will issue the required clearances in time.
